The proportion of children securing a place at their first-choice secondary school is set to hit a record low, education leaders fear. On Wednesday, families will find out which state secondary ...

Department for Education (DfE) data shows that last year 82.6% of secondary school applicants were offered a place at their first choice - down from 83.3% in 2022.

Secondary school places 2019: What to do if your child doesn't get first choice Friday is National Offer Day, a time of stress - and possibly disappointment - for families as councils reveal their ...

Official data shows that, last year, 82.9% of pupils were offered their first choice of secondary school – which was up slightly on 82.6% in 2023.